2011 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 SuperLow and Forty-Eight : Review
11-16-2010
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Pascal Bastien
, moto123.com
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Style, and HD tradition
The Sportster 883 SuperLow and Forty-Eight will still allow their fans to have easy contact with the ground when stopped, thanks in large part to a low-slung rear profile that is so appreciated by enthusiasts willing and ready to endure the beating our roads can dish out.
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| Strange at first, the riding position (back straight, arms outstretched, legs folded) reminds you of a kitchen stool that’s just a little too low, and still requires some getting used to. (Photo: Philippe Champoux/Moto123.com) |
Both models take the Sportster range’s nostalgic quality to a new level, with their superb retro looks and charm, direct inheritors of a legendary tradition.
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Beautiful retro style
Potent engine on the Forty-Eight
Nimble and user-friendly
Accessible seat height
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Distinctly lazy engine on the 883
Sharp suspensions with too-short travel
No passenger pillion
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